How to Keep a Display Case Dust Free
A display case protects items from dust, but when the case itself is dusty, the display looks grungy anyway. You can clean a display case with soap and water, but this will not keep dust away for long---in fact, any cleaner that leaves a residue will attract more dust.
If you use the proper cleaners and tools, you will keep your display case dust-free much longer.
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Things You'll Need
- Anti-static, dust-repelling spray
- Microfiber cloths
- Feather duster (or similar duster)
Instructions
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Remove the display items and set these aside while you are cleaning the case.
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Spray the top of your display case with a dust-repelling glass cleaner. You'll find many brands available---look for these products on the cleaning supply aisle of home improvement stores or in shops that sell aquariums.
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Use a clean microfiber cloth to wipe the cleaner off the top of your display case. Spray the exterior sides of the display case and wipe these until all dust, dirt and fingerprints are gone.
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Use the dust-repelling cleaner on the interior surfaces of the display case and wipe clean with clean microfiber cloths.
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Replace the display items. If you display has doors, you can clean these now. To maintain the dust free display case, use a feather duster (or similar type of handled duster) to dust the case daily. Clean the exterior of the display case with the dust repellent once a week.
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Tips & Warnings
If your display case has a lot of wood accents, use a dust-repelling cleaner suitable for both wood and glass (these are usually labeled as all purpose or multipurpose dust-repelling cleaners).
Close windows on dry, windy days to avoid getting extra dust in the room.
